Who We Are

OUR MISSION:

To provide exceptional customer service and innovative solutions; give back to our communities; and grow our team personally and professionally.

Watts Group is a family business with unique, vertically integrated capabilities dealing in every aspect of real estate.We deal with residential and commercial development and construction, commercial tenant improvements, custom homes, real estate sales and residential and commercial property management. We are proud to have been called the “one-stop shop” for all things real estate. Our number one priority has always been to deliver top-notch customer service. Watts Group’s vision is founded on our culture of respect for our co-workers, our customer, the surrounding communities, and the land that provides us resources for our business.

Our Team

Gary Watts

President & CEO

It is my responsibility to set the vision that enables the growth of a long-lasting company, create ways to help our people thrive, and form strong relationships with the communities we serve. I hold myself and our employees to high standards and create a culture of accountability as we live our core values. I look for opportunities that allow Watts Group to develop projects that will benefit our community’s future and build family focused neighborhoods. Commercial or residential, we want to transform this area and help families and businesses grow deep roots.

Why you enjoy working at Watts Group: This has been my passion for the past 40 years. I am so proud that we get to build lasting memories for the community and families we serve. I love our team! We hire GREAT people who also share the same passion, work hard, and are customer focused. It is especially rewarding bringing in opportunities and watching them progress through our process and seeing the joy we bring when our customers take ownership. We are helping create spaces for people to live or work. We contribute to the energy and excitement in the Corridor. One of the best parts is going back to previous projects and seeing them continue to thrive in our community or as strong neighborhoods.

Favorite Part of Living in Corridor: Seeing the growth and vibrancy the area has to offer; participating in activities around the community including world-class performances at Hancher and Hawkeye sporting events; and experiencing the diversity of people who live and work in the Corridor. We have a great education system and cutting-edge hospitals. Trails and roads connect each of the Corridor cities between North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids. This really is a great place to live. There is so much growth and opportunities in such a small area – very exciting to see how else we grow.

Hometown: Oskaloosa IA

Favorite hobbies or activities: I enjoy competing in triathlons; working out by riding my bike, swimming, or running; spending time with my family; and fundraising for children who would not have a chance to take swimming lessons. I love supporting our Hawkeyes and watching all sports in general.

Tyler Todd

Chief Financial Officer

We ensure the company is able to meet its financial obligations and commitments by managing cash flow, which includes payables, receivables, inventory and other working capital. Additionally, we report on the company’s past and present finances to leaders of the company, and provide support and financial guidance to the staff as needed.

Why you enjoy working at Watts Group: I get to work with talented people all day handling real estate transactions, an area I am passionate about, and you can’t beat the energy within the Company.

Favorite part of living in the Corridor: There are plenty of entertainment and dining options and the education system is great

Hometown: South Sioux City, Nebraska

Favorite hobbies or activities: Hunting, fishing, spending time with family and watching Hawkeye sports

Adam Hahn

Director of Construction Services

I oversee every new development and commercial project from concept to completion. I work with architects and engineers on designs, assemble the construction estimates, and work with construction superintendents to see the projects through completion.

Why do you enjoy working for Watts Group? We have a great group of positive, self-motivated, happy people that make every day enjoyable no matter what challenges the day brings.

Favorite part of living in the Corridor: I love being 20 minutes from just about anything your heart desires. On any day you can spend the morning fishing in a secluded farm pond and the afternoon at a Hawkeye game with 70,000 people.

Hometown: West Branch, IA

Favorite hobbies or activities: I love camping with my family, coaching youth sports, cutting firewood during the winter, and I always have a DIY project going on at home.

Shawn Buchanan

Donna Coblentz

Sr. Accounting Specialist

I oversee the daily operations here at Watts Group by ensuring efficiency in all processes and departments. I’m responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable, and also manage project budgets. I make sure all information is up to date and help every single department.

Why do you enjoy working at Watts Group? It’s a fast-paced environment and I am always learning. We have a great “work family” who is willing to pull together for the success of the company.

Favorite part of living in the Corridor? I’ve really enjoyed seeing the continuous growth and wealth of opportunities and experiences available to such a giving and caring community.

Hometown: Dundee, IA “Tiny in Size, Mighty in Pride”

Favorite hobbies or activities: I enjoy working out, participating in and watching sports, cooking, and being outdoors.

Kelsi Davis

Stevie Dimery

First Impression Specialist

As the First Impression Specialist, I not only serve as the first person that our clients have contact with when they enter the building or call, but I also assist with the other departments within the company and serve as coordinator for company events.

Why you enjoy working at Watts Group: Working at Watts Group is like working with a family. When you join the company, you don’t just become an employee, but you become a family member. Since my first day, I have always been welcomed with open arms. I truly feel like my work is appreciated and respected at Watts Group.

Favorite part of living in the Corridor: I lived in a really small town in Arkansas for most of my adolescence, so living in the Corridor has opened my eyes to so many wonderful things. It great to see that even though the Corridor is so large that it can still have the values and feels of a small town community.

Hometown: Gravette, AR & Duncan, OK

Favorite hobbies or activities: I’m a HUGE sports fan, so watching/attending sporting events is always a must. I’m also a little old woman at heart who LIVES for Sudoku, Crosswords, Solitaire, and snuggling with my two cats, Grizzly & Kodi. On a normal weekend, you can find me usually enjoying the “slow time” with my boyfriend Dalton and my son Easton.

Jeremy Dolder

Austin Evans

Marketing Specialist

I manage the marketing efforts, media production, and website development for Watts Group. This includes developing the branding for new advertising campaigns as well as utilizing my graphic design and video editing background to create content for our various projects.

Why do you enjoy working at Watts Group? I enjoy being able to spend each day working on new and creative endeavors. Everyone at the company is also incredibly friendly and have a contagious drive.

Favorite part of living in the Corridor? The great diversity of quality restaurants, trails, and breweries!

Hometown: Cedar Rapids IA

Favorite hobbies or activities: I enjoy outdoor activities like cycling and backpacking. I am also quite the geek and enjoy things like film, board games, and building computers.

Dallas Lumpa

Jerod Lyons

Director of Property Management, Real Estate Salesperson

I oversee all activities for the property management department. I show and lease our units, prepare and execute leasing documents, collect rent, and maintain both our commercial and residential assets. I also oversee our maintenance team, cleaning, prospect for future tenants.

Why you enjoy working at Watts Group: It’s fast-paced, growing company and we have GREAT leadership in the office as well as the community.

Favorite part of living in the Corridor: It’s a safe environment to raise a family, there are remarkable schools no matter the level of education, and the University area has great overall culture.

Hometown: Marshalltown, IA

Favorite hobbies or activities: I enjoy camping, travelling, and attending sporting events with my family and also collect sports memorabilia.

Brian Watts

Kelly Yarnell

Brent Yirkovsky

Residential Construction Manager

I manage all job sites for residential construction. This includes creating schedules to ensure all projects are fully staffed and overseeing sub-contractors and vendors to ensure Watts Group quality standards are met. I communicate with buyers throughout the construction process and do a homeowner orientation before closing to make sure the buyers are familiar and 100% satisfied with their new home.

Why you enjoy working at Watts Group: I’ve been with Watts Group for almost 6 years and have been a part of the growth we have experienced in that time frame. It’s exciting to come to work not knowing exactly what challenges will need to be tackled that day. There is never a “slow” day at Watts Group!

Favorite Part of Living in Corridor: My family and I live in between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and I have worked in both markets. It’s neat to experience the differences between a university city like Iowa City and a mostly manufacturing city in Cedar Rapids.

Hometown: Shueyville, IA

Favorite hobbies or activities: I have two daughters that truly love volleyball. Most weekends in the fall and winter you will find me in a gym somewhere cheering them on.